ATP Palermo 2003 Draw & Results

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Nicolas Massu won the 2003 Palermo, defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu 1-6 6-2 7-6(0) in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 22–28 on clay courts in Palermo, Italy.

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Champion
def. Paul-Henri Mathieu , 1-6 6-2 7-6(0)
Dates
Sep 22 — Sep 28
Location
Palermo, Italy
Category
ATP International Series → modern equivalent ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Results

Match type

Round of 32

Jose Acasuso #74 6-3 6-2
Juan Giner #558
Luis Horna #72 7-6(6) 7-5
Mariano Puerta #105 6-2 4-6 6-4
Oscar Hernandez #89 6-2 0-6 7-6(8)
Tomas Tenconi #225 6-0 6-2
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 4-6 6-3 7-6(5)
Nicolas Almagro #189 3-1 (ret.)
Victor Hanescu #77 6-3 6-3
Alberto Martin #61 7-6(4) 6-2
Galo Blanco #107 7-5 7-5
Filippo Volandri #47 6-2 7-5

Round of 16

Nicolas Massu #28 6-2 3-1
Albert Montanes #93 6-0 6-4
Luis Horna #72 6-4 6-2
Oscar Hernandez #89 7-6(3) 6-3
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 7-6(6) 3-6 6-3
Diego Veronelli #232 6-4 6-2
Alberto Martin #61 4-0 (ret.)

Quarterfinals

Nicolas Massu #28 6-4 1-6 6-4
Luis Horna #72 3-6 7-6(7) 6-1
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3
Alberto Martin #61 7-6(3) 6-4

Semifinals

Nicolas Massu #28 6-2 6-2
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 7-6(5) 7-6(5)

Final

Nicolas Massu #28 1-6 6-2 7-6(0)

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Palermo.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Nicolas Massu 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nicolas Massu 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Albert Montanes 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Palermo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nicolas Massu #28 1-6 6-2 7-6(0) Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 H2H Match data 2003 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palermo held?
Palermo is held in Palermo, Italy.
Who is the latest recorded Palermo winner?
The 2003 Palermo was won by Nicolas Massu, who defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 1-6 6-2 7-6(0).
What is the earliest recorded Palermo edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Palermo in TennisDB is 2003.
What surface is Palermo played on?
Palermo is played on clay courts.